Assistant Finance Manager

OLIVER Agency; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join its team. The role involves leading financial discussions, managing cash flow forecasts, and collaborating with auditors for year-end audits. Candidates should have at least 5 years of accounting experience from an advertising or digital agency background, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role emphasizes independence, multitasking, and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of solid accounting experience.
• Must be from an advertising/digital agency background.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussion for weekly P&L reforecasts.
• Review weekly cashflow forecast.
• Liaise with external auditor for statutory audits.

Skills

Accounting experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Xero

PowerPoint

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

About the role

OLIVER is on the lookout for an Assistant Finance Manager based in Singapore to join an exciting, fast‑growing business.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for preparation and leading the discussion with business leads for weekly P&L reforecasts
• Review weekly cashflow forecast
• Monthly GL closing – preparing closing reports for Global, ensure all month end journals are posted, preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, tax computations and other related matters
• Statutory Audits & Tax filing: Liaise with Company’s external auditor on year‑end audits. Prepare financial statement, accounting working papers, accounts analysis and supporting schedules for the audit
• Support Finance Manager in preparation of annual and quarterly re‑forecast
• Ensure timely filing of statutory and tax filings
• Well‑versed with GST and WHT implications
• Responsible for the reconciliation of inter‑company mismatches and perform variance analysis
• Standardize accounting procedures and oversee company accounting practice
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad‑hoc tasks when required

What you need to be great in this role

• Minimum 5 years of solid accounting experience
• Must be from an advertising/digital agency background
• A team player with good interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Able to multitask and work with cross departments/countries
• Able to work and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and is a self‑starter
• Possess good and positive working attitude
• Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Excel (Vlookup, Pivot table), Powerpoint and Xero preferred.

Our values shape everything we do

• Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
• Be always learning and listening to understand
• Be actively pro‑inclusive and anti‑racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science‑based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.